Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity Among School-Aged Children in the Country of Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2022
Abstract Background Childhood overweight and obesity are significant global public health challenges that affect approximately 340 million children worldwide. In Georgia, the prevalence of childhood obesity is alarming, with approximately 28% of 7-year-old children classified as overweight or obese...
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Main Authors: | Natia Kakutia, William Michael Caudle, Ziad N. Kazzi, Lela Sturua, Shalva (Davit) Zarnadze, Nana Mebonia |
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Language: | English |
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2025-01-01
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Series: | BMC Nutrition |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-024-00974-3 |
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